credit institutions commit to doing their bit for the pandemic recovery

Credit institutions commit to doing their bit for the pandemic recovery

The State Bank of Vietnam will reinforce monitoring of commercial banks’ execution of their obligations in relief measures based on the outcomes of rates and charge cuts – but banks are trying to optimise their efficiency by tapping into non-interest income expansion.
vietinbank to divest from vietinbank securities and vietinbank leasing

VietinBank to divest from VietinBank Securities and VietinBank Leasing

VietinBank (HSX: CTG) is allegedly looking for a strategic partner to sell part of its ownership in two of its subsidiaries, VietinBank Securities (HSX: CTS) and VietinBank Leasing.
securities firms betting on future growth prospects through replenishing capital sources

Securities firms betting on future growth prospects through replenishing capital sources

Securities firms have reported robust growth on the back of a boom in stock market transaction values and many are now mulling over plans to boost capital sources to seize development opportunities in the months ahead.
securities firms raise masan target price as point of life strategy proves effective

Securities firms raise Masan target price as Point of Life strategy proves effective

As Masan reaps the initial successes of its "Point of Life" offline-to-online platform, many domestic and foreign financial institutions raised MSN's target price 20-29 per cent over the market price.
domestic traders buoy the market with ample liquidity

Domestic traders buoy the market with ample liquidity

Shares extended last week's gains, propped up by strong money flows in banks and securities companies, but foreign traders continued to sell, posing risks to the market in the short term.
shares end higher during morning session

Shares end higher during morning session

The stock market rose in a tight range on Tuesday morning on the growth of steel, securities and banking stocks
new circular guides foreign investment activities in vietnamese securities market

New circular guides foreign investment activities in Vietnamese securities market

The Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No.51/2021/TT-BTC outlining the obligations of organisations and individuals in foreign investment activities on the Vietnamese securities market, which will come into force on August 16, 2021.
foreign lenders offer up new capacities in vietnam

Foreign lenders offer up new capacities in Vietnam

Taiwanese and South Korean financial institutions are pinning their faith on Vietnam’s equity market thanks to the tremendous growth opportunities, underpinned by the greater demand and skyrocketing liquidity in the country’s stock exchange landscape.
sacombank aims to divest entire share holding at sacombank securities jsc

Sacombank aims to divest entire share holding at Sacombank Securities JSC

Sacombank could gain around VND150-170 billion ($6.5-7.4 million) if the divestment from Sacombank Securities JSC is successful.
imperative to attract foreign interest in stock market

Imperative to attract foreign interest in stock market

Despite serious endeavours, Vietnam’s equity market status still remains a frontier market. Pham Luu Hung, deputy director of the Center for Analysis and Investment Consulting at SSI Securities Corporation, discusses what should be done to quickly promote Vietnam’s status, and how to attract global and regional investors.
ssi receives 100 million unsecured syndicated loan from leading taiwanese banks

SSI receives $100 million unsecured syndicated loan from leading Taiwanese banks

On July 26, SSI Securities JSC (HSX: SSI) announced a new $100 million unsecured syndicated loan package from a group of leading financial institutions from Taiwan.
how new rules will change the securities basket of vn diamond index

How new rules will change the securities basket of VN DIAMOND index

The Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange has revised the criteria of the Vietnam Diamond (VN Diamond) index with changes to the listing period, market capitalisation, liquidity, and foreign ownership limit effective from this October.
profits soar for vietnamese securities traders

Profits soar for Vietnamese securities traders

A prosperous first six months of this year for securities traders has led to many reaching their profit targets for the whole year already.
efficient growth strategy boosts valuation of masan stocks

Efficient growth strategy boosts valuation of Masan stocks

Valuations of Masan Group's MSN stock have been rated 20 per cent higher than the current trading price according to securities companies and investment banks.
how the central bank can get to grips with dipping rates and economic turbulence

How the central bank can get to grips with dipping rates and economic turbulence

As global central banks begin to neutralise loosened monetary policy, such as the Fed lowering rates, this is seen as positive signals as the world economy gradually recovers, minimising the risk of global economic crisis. Looking into the past, even in the period when the Fed raised interest rates at the end of 2015, the negative and direct impacts on Vietnam are not always clear.